Chicken Piccata Crunch Wrap (Print Version)

Tender chicken and zesty lemon-caper sauce combined in a crunchy, handheld wrap.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs, beaten
06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

→ Piccata Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
11 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
12 - 2 tablespoons drained capers
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
14 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Wrap & Crunch

15 - 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas
16 - 4 tostada shells or baked corn tortillas for crunch
17 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin cutlets, yielding 4 total. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded cutlets 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low in the skillet. Add butter and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in capers, parsley, and lemon zest. Remove from heat.
05 - Lay one tortilla flat. Layer with 1/4 cup spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella, 1 tostada shell, and 1 chicken cutlet (sliced if preferred). Drizzle generously with piccata sauce.
06 - Fold tortilla edges up and over the fillings, pleating to form a sealed wrap.
07 - Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place wrap seam-side down and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and crisp.
08 - Repeat with remaining wraps. Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley or lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fusion of Italian-American and Tex-Mex flavors
  • Satisfying texture with a crispy wrap
02 -
  • Substitute arugula for spinach for a peppery kick
  • Lightly toast tostada shells before assembling for extra crunch
03 -
  • Use fresh lemon zest to brighten the sauce
  • Press wraps gently while cooking to ensure a crispy texture
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